Janitors and cleaners in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Cuyahoga County, Ohio has 269 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 4,833 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.7 across Ohio.
Cuyahoga County ranks 11 of 65 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $26,366 per employee a year.
Across Ohio, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $34,710 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 269
- Their employees
- 4,833
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.4
Janitors and cleaners in Cuyahoga County: businesses and jobs
| Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 269 | 1,960 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 4,833 | 35,142 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $127,425,000 | $917,283,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Cuyahoga County
| Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 15.0% (±0.3 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 4.7% (±0.2 points) | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 40.6% (±0.5 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 615,331 (±252) | 5,292,391 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 15.0% (±0.3 points) in Cuyahoga County, higher than across Ohio (6.5%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 4.7% (±0.2 points) in Cuyahoga County, higher than across Ohio (3.9%).
Households that rent: 40.6% (±0.5 points) in Cuyahoga County, higher than across Ohio (32.8%).
Places in Cuyahoga County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 366,097 | 85.1% | 58.3% |
| Parma | 79,870 | 88.4% | 27.6% |
| Lakewood | 50,007 | 94.0% | 55.6% |
| Euclid | 48,823 | 92.9% | 53.6% |
| Strongsville | 45,983 | 49.8% | 18.0% |
| Cleveland Heights | 44,497 | 91.5% | 41.8% |
| Westlake | 34,104 | 44.2% | 26.9% |
| North Olmsted | 31,924 | 83.7% | 21.1% |
| North Royalton | 30,972 | 45.6% | 28.3% |
| Garfield Heights | 29,269 | 91.0% | 41.5% |
| Shaker Heights | 28,922 | 90.7% | 39.7% |
| Solon | 23,943 | 49.3% | 15.7% |
| Maple Heights | 23,258 | 93.6% | 37.3% |
| South Euclid | 21,534 | 93.0% | 18.3% |
| Rocky River | 21,490 | 80.7% | 30.3% |
Counties in Ohio with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Cuyahoga County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County | 11 | 4.4 | +0.0 |
| Franklin County | 259 | 4.3 | −0.0 |
| Lucas County | 87 | 4.3 | −0.0 |
| Mahoning County | 48 | 4.4 | +0.1 |
| Miami County | 21 | 4.4 | +0.1 |
| Geauga County | 16 | 4.2 | −0.1 |
Licenses for janitors and cleaners in Ohio
Federal rules and model codes for janitors and cleaners
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Cuyahoga County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Cuyahoga County?
The Census Bureau counts 269 janitorial service businesses with employees in Cuyahoga County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Cuyahoga County?
Pay is published by state: across Ohio, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $34,710 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do janitors and cleaners need a license in Cuyahoga County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Cuyahoga County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: janitors and cleaners in Ohio (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cuyahoga County, Ohio
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